Anyone else hate modern technology?

I constantly have arguments with my 13 year old brother about how I have a strong dislike to modern technology (smart phones, internet, touch screen everything, speech controlled devices, etc).

Now I know I'm using the internet to post this. I grew up with it for 17 years. So of course I'm going to use its benefits and conform to society in a reasonable and rational way. Rejecting it otherwise may lead to being labeled as an "outcast".

However, my little brother has spent money on MANY electronic devices, Iphone 5 (ALWAYS using it), Laptop, Motorola Tabelet, 2 cameras with "smart capability", Ipod Touch, and a Samsung Galaxy Player, oh, and soon to be a PS4. Many of these devices literally just do the exact same thing as each other and I tell him that and all he tells me is "I don't really care." But I tell him also how he is always on his phone and social media websites, (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc) and he says, "That's how this generation is! Get used to it!" And I just shake my head in disappointment.
Please tell me all of today's kids, 12-18 aren't like this? I know most my age or older aren't. I don't own a smart phone and it is not because I can't afford it. I own a home recording studio with thousands of dollars worth of gear. I could easily buy 5 Iphones, and data for 20 years and be fine. It's what I spent my money on and I don't consider it "modern tech" because most of it was conceived 25-50 years ago.

But anyway, I can't believe younger generations are so immersed with technology and the internet that is has honestly taken up their entire life. My brother believes he knows everything because he can search it on his phone. I look around me everywhere I'm and I see people always on their phones. Movie theaters, at restaurants, outside at parks, and on DATES! Where you have a real life, living, breathing, human being in front of you that you can possibly create a life to live for! I just don't understand how your phone and internet friends are more important than a real life experience?

Now, trust me when I say I do enjoy the benefits of modern tech. I can contact people very easily, look up info and learn new skills, and most people have developed a MUCH better learning curve with anything, than before. I just don't think it outweighs the fact than humans can no longer have a face-to-face conversation without social media being involved. In 20+ years this generation will be running the country and I believe we have moved backwards rather than forwards, and we won't know how to live without a phone or computer.
(Oh my god, what will we ever do during a extended blackout without Facebook!) Sorry for the sarcasm but it seems like the mentality of many kids today. To immediately post a significant event online, rather than actually think about it, discuss it in a localized region, or find a solution possibly!

And yes I do have a Facebook, that's it. A little conformity is always acceptable I believe.

Agreed
I buy '70s cameras and vinyl records

Technology, like anything else, has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are obvious (as you mentioned) and the disadvantages are that it can be addicting and it is easy to fall into trivial pursuits. However, I don't think that technology itself can really be blamed for cases such as your brother; rather, an addiction to technology is merely a symptom of a failing society. I do fear when this generation takes over the county.

By the way, I'm a 16 year old with no mobile phone and I hardly ever go on Facebook. Most of my family and friends are the same way, so there's hope!

These things amplify our flaws and mistakes. By comparison passing on a disproportionately smaller amount of noble qualities. The rules are the same good choices are critical.
Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits préparés.
"Chance favors the prepared mind." -Louis Pasteur

I agreed with you, we need to know how to leave with out computers and mobiles and also internet connection, it's require today for the growing us but not more then our life and not need to depend on it

it just like mobile phones and laptops and table use us we're not use that for our life

i have one video for you to show you brother and also that youth which follow modern generation modern technology

Best Luck and Don't Worry Be Happy Bro Like Smiley:-)

I like it but today's technology makes it easier for people to stalk/find you, hack into your personal life, and def. Make people's wallets empty.